England · James I (1603–1625)
England Sovereign — James I, First Coinage Decorated Armour (1603–1604)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned king faces right in decorated armour, holding orb and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crowned quartered royal shield is flanked by I and R.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI
I R
Translation
Let God arise and his enemies be scattered.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Thistle; lis.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Dates in the table refer to privy-mark periods rather than inscribed years. Listed marks are confirmed combinations, not a complete inventory of dies. Weight and diameter may describe surviving specimens.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1603–1604) | London (Tower) | Thistle | Second bust; decorated armour | |||
| ND (1604) | London (Tower) | Lis | Second bust; decorated armour |